Got questions about research & life in space?🚀🌎 Tomorrow I’ll be joining the Translational Research Institute for Space Health @BCMSpaceHealth for a live Reddit #AMA# (Ask Me Anything) to talk about #Fram2#, space health, and what it’s like up there. Tune in tomorrow, Tuesday, July 8th at 10.00am CT/17:00 CEST to be a part of the conversation!

Title: DracoStyle [Evolved] Feat. very special guest: The spacecraft itself As an intermezzo between the science: A short synth session, blending technology into music, to also give the arts some room on the mission. A little freestyled at the end! @framonauts and original track title by @satofishi

Ever wondered what information your saliva holds? Turns out, quite a bit! Project: Saliva sampling for stress response 🫧 Question: How does stress quantifiably influence us in unknown environments? Fun facts: - Saliva can be used to measure a multitude of interesting markers: Hormones, enzymes and even DNA - One drop of saliva was shown to contain more than 5,000 proteins, making it rich in information - In particular, stress can be measured via a hormone called Cortisol - Cortisol spikes during stressful situations - Saliva might even replace blood sampling as an easier go-to solution Institutes: LMU University Munich, Lusófona University Portugal, University of South Wales Find the full list of projects here: @framonauts

Another fun (and active!) series of experiments on our @framonauts mission. Project: Efficient Exercise 💪🏻 Question: How can we a) shorten necessary exercise time and b) develop a portable device for use in space? Fun facts: - We tested blood flow restriction (BFR) training with a compact resistance device - BFR limits blood return from muscles, simulating high-load workouts using much lighter weights - This causes micro-damage in muscle tissue (similar to regular intense exercise) triggering growth and repair - In microgravity, regular exercise is essential to prevent muscle atrophy and bone density loss - Astronauts currently exercise 2+ hours a day - our goal is to reduce that without losing benefits. - The tested device is lightweight, portable, and could save valuable time and space onboard missions Institutes: Northumbria University, Sheffield Hallam University Find the full list of projects here: #fram2# Music creds: jiglr - Lapse